News and Opinion
Keeping you up to date with what's happening at Incotec around the world. Here you can find the latest news about our business, events, new product launches and seed industry insights.
Indian Seed Congress
28 February 2023: A team from Incotec India will be offering advice and expertise on seed technology for the Indian market from their booth at the Indian Seed Congress.
Sharing seed enhancement expertise at Bangladesh Seed Congress
9 February 2023 : In the Incotec booth, seed technology experts are on hand to discuss the right solution for your crop needs.
OPINION : Microbes eating insects
Microorganisms play an important role in life on earth. Also, in agriculture they can be major contributors to a sustainable world. There is a group of microorganisms that can be classified as bio...
Chapter on priming by Henry Bruggink in new book on sustainable crop production
21 December 2022: Henry Bruggink, senior researcher at Incotec, has contributed to the recently published book Advances in seed science and technology for more sustainable crop production. In the book...
OPINION: The fight against soil borne pathogens
Microorganisms can use different modes of action to protect the plant. In the third blog on the use of microbes in agriculture Carola Peters explains what these are.
New color pigment added to product range
29 November 2021: This valuable addition to the product range is in answer to customers’ requests for a full portfolio of seed enhancement products.
Nathen Deppe appointed general manager of Incotec's North American business
22 November 2022: Incotec announces the appointment of a new general manager in North America. Nathen Deppe has an extensive background in agriculture and a proven track record. His knowledge of the...
New president of APSA
Asian Pacific Seed Association elect Manish Patel, Managing Director of Incotec India, as president.
Incotec and Croda publish recommendations for seed industry on transition to microplastic-free treatments
17 November 2022: We have developed expertise on assessing whether products contain microplastics and on producing new microplastic-free alternatives. The whitepaper provides in-depth information on...
OPINION: Invisible creatures that help the plant thrive
In the second blog of this series on microbes, Carola Peters tells us how microbes can provide the three main nutrients a plant needs.
Opinion: Going microplastic free: lessons from Croda and Incotec’s seed treatment journey
The transition to microplastic-free seed coatings is a challenge for the whole seed industry. Marta Dobrowolska-Haywood talks about the approach taken by Incotec and Croda and what steps they will...
Opinion: The new microplastics legislation - what does it mean for seed treatments and coatings
Marta Dobrowolska-Haywood blogs on the new restrictions of microplastics and the consequences.
OPINION: Superpowers of microbes
In this first blog of a series about microbes and how they can benefit agriculture, Carola Peters describes some of the remarkable qualities of microbes..
Incotec's Marcia Werner speaks at FAO's Global Congress
19 October 2022: With a presentation entitled 'Seed Technology to Upgrade Crop Sustainability', Incotec's Research and Technology Director talks on how applied seed technology contributes to the UN...
ISF golf tournament prizes donated to Red Cross
30 May 2022: The winners of the golf tournament, Mr. Chiaravanond Manas and Ms. Kietisirikajorn Supaporn decided to donate their prizes, provided by Incotec, in the name of the company they both work...
Renewed partnership with ISF
16 May 2022: Incotec will continue to support the International Seed Federation for the coming three years. With the agreement Incotec continues to be one of key partners for the ISF with particular...
Incotec and Solynta announce partnership
16 May 2022: Incotec and true potato seed breeder Solynta announced at the International Seed Federation (ISF) congress today, May 16th, that they have entered in a collaboration agreement to optimize...
ISF World Seed Congress 2022
11 May 2022: More sustainable seed enhancement to come under Mission Zero. Incotec is providing information in booth 35 at the ISF congress in Barcelona on 16-18 May.
Incotec lecture on X-ray at ISTA congress
08 May 2022: Henry Bruggink will explain the use of X-ray in seed analysis and seed selection and talk about the software used for selection and how this relates to the ISTA rules..
Continued support for De Drom in Enkhuizen
02 May 2022 : Incotec will continue to support cultural centre De Drom in Enkhuizen for the coming years. The official signatures were placed under the contract for 3 years by Erik Jan Bartels of...
Sport and fun at the ISF golf tournament
19 April 2022: Incotec is sponsor at the ISF golf tournament at the Vallromanes Golf Club in Barcelona on 15 May.
See you at the ISF 2022
11 April 2022 : We are eager to show you what we have been doing. Visit our booth at the 2022 ISF for information on the latest sustainable seed enhancements or book an appointment to talk to a seed...
Xampla and Croda / Incotec to work on biodegradable seed coatings
02 February 2022 : A new partnership has been announced to develop next generation seed coatings that are not only microplastic-free but also fully biodegradable.
Incotec in action against litter
18 January 2022 : A team of Incotec colleagues are cleaning up litter in Enkhuizen in cooperation with a group of volunteers 'Schoon Enkhuizen' (Clean Enkhuizen)
Generous gesture at Christmas
14 December 2021 : "Giving is not just making a donation, it's making a difference". Incotec employees choose to donate their Christmas gratuity to charity.
Coming soon - new microplastic-free coatings for vegetable seeds
The vibrantly coloured film coatings are suitable for a wide range of vegetable seeds, compatible with commonly used plant protection products and perform well on parameters such as dust-off and...
Fluidus - the finishing touch in seed treatment
Fluidus F-038 is a very good alternative for existing finishing powders. Good dust control and a high colour intensity, but without titanium dioxide.
News : Incotec is first to market with microplastic-free pellet for lettuce seeds
First microplastic-free seed coating for lettuce in North America. The first of a new range of seed coatings that are ready for anticipated regulatory changes.
Newsletters: microplastics and the seed industry
Keeping you informed about updates in the regulation of microplastics and the development of microplastic-free solutions.
Opinion : Are microplastic-free solutions here to stay?
Marta Dobrowolska discusses the expected bans on the use of microplastics in seed coatings and the impact of this on the seed industry.
Opinion : Three ways to feed the world sustainably
How can our industry help towards achieving global food security in a sustainable way?
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Microplastic-free seed coatings
Helping customers get ahead of the ban on miicroplastics in seed coatings, we are expanding our line of microplastic-free products for vegetables and field crops.
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